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The Battersea Poltergeist – 12 Years of Haunting in 1950s London

Published on: 14th September, 2021

🕰 A lesser-known but chilling UK haunting…In this episode of Pursuit of the Paranormal, we revisit the Battersea Poltergeist – a strange and unsettling haunting from 1950s London that lasted an incredible 12 years.The Hitchings family reported relentless paranormal activity, much of it focused on their teenage daughter Shirley. From loud knocks and moving objects to chilling messages, the activity was witnessed and documented by independent third parties, making it one of the most intriguing British ghost cases.📼 We discuss:


  • The timeline of the Battersea Poltergeist events
  • Theories about who or what the spirit was
  • Why this case remains overshadowed by the more famous Enfield haunting
  • Greg’s insights into a recent paranormal case he’s been involved with
  • Our candid closing rant (it went on a bit longer than planned!)


🗳 Vote for us! We’re nominated for Best UFO/Alien Podcast in the 2021 Paranormality Magazine Awards: Vote Here📩 Share your story: podcast@pursuitoftheparanormal.co.uk🌐 Website: pursuitoftheparanormal.co.uk📷 Instagram: @pursuitoftheparanormal📘 Facebook: Pursuit of the Paranormal PodcastKeywords: Battersea Poltergeist, Shirley Hitchings, UK ghost stories, London haunting, 1950s paranormal case, British ghost investigation, lesser known hauntings, paranormal podcast UK



  • Battersea Poltergeist

  • Shirley Hitchings

  • British ghost story

  • London haunting

  • UK poltergeist case

  • Paranormal investigation UK

  • Haunted houses UK

  • Historical ghost stories

  • 1950s paranormal



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Pursuit of the Paranormal
Paranormal investigations, UFO and UAP encounters, cryptids, and unexplained mysteries
Join Ash and Greg each week on Pursuit of the Paranormal, a UK-based paranormal podcast exploring the strange, unexplained, and unknown.

From paranormal investigations and ghost encounters to UAP/UFO sightings, cryptids, poltergeists, and government-covered mysteries, Ash and Greg dive into lesser-known cases that challenge what we think we know about reality.

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Pursuit of the Paranormal is where curiosity meets cold spots. Hosted by Greg & Ash, we dive into ghosts, UFOs/UAPs, cryptids, hauntings, and high strangeness with an open mind and a healthy dose of evidence-led thinking. Each week we investigate historic locations, unpack famous cases, and bring on researchers, experiencers, skeptics, scientists, and investigators for unfiltered conversations that challenge what we think we know.
From shadow figures in stately homes to lights in the night sky, we chase the stories, the data, and the people behind them—no clickbait, no fluff, just credible, curious, and occasionally creepy explorations of the unknown. Whether you’re a seasoned investigator, a late-night listener, or just “paranormal-curious,” you’re in good company here.
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